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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRede
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈʁeːdə
"Die Rede des Präsidenten war sehr inspirierend."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion.
"The president delivered an inspiring oration at the graduation ceremony." - 2
A discourse delivered in a formal and often rhetorical style.
"The oration on the importance of education captivated the audience."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'oration' originates from the Latin 'oratio', meaning 'speech' or 'discourse', which itself derives from 'orare', meaning 'to speak'. The term has evolved through Middle English, maintaining its association with formal speech, particularly in public contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Oration" is said worldwide
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oration
Transliteration: ɔʁa.sjɔ̃
"L'orateur a prononcé une oration émouvante."
Rede
Transliteration: ˈʁeːdə
"Die Rede des Präsidenten war sehr inspirierend."
orazione
Transliteration: oraˈtsjone
"L'orazione del presidente ha commosso il pubblico."
oración
Transliteration: oɾaˈθjon
"La oración del presidente fue muy emotiva."
oração
Transliteration: oɾaˈsɐ̃w
"A oração do presidente foi inspiradora."
उपदेश
Transliteration: upadesh
"राष्ट्रपति ने एक प्रेरणादायक उपदेश दिया।"
演讲
Transliteration: yǎnjiǎng
"总统的演讲非常鼓舞人心。"
연설
Transliteration: yeonseol
"대통령의 연설은 매우 감동적이었다."
演説
Transliteration: enzetsu
"大統領の演説は非常に感動的でした。"
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